Dekom v. New York (Joanna Seybert, E.D.N.Y. 2:12-cv-1318)
The district judge denied immediate relief in a broad prospective challenge to New York’s ballot-petition signature requirements filed pro se by three prospective candidates. After full briefing, the judge dismissed the action.
Subject: Getting on the ballot. Topics: Getting on the ballot; pro se party; equal protection; case assignment; recusal.
One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.